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Review
. 2015 Aug;100(4):176-9.
doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2014-306545. Epub 2015 Feb 4.

Fifteen-minute consultation: rheumatic fever

Rebecca Markham  1 , Robert Tulloh  1
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Review

Fifteen-minute consultation: rheumatic fever

Rebecca Markham et al. Arch Dis Child Educ Pract Ed. 2015 Aug.

Abstract

Objective: To present a structured approach for an outpatient consultation or inpatient assessment of a child with possible rheumatic fever.

Method: Review of literature and description of diagnostic and therapeutic approach.

Conclusions: A focused history and examination is key to establish the cause and draw a management plan for rheumatic fever.

Keywords: Cardiology; Infectious Diseases; Medical Education; Paediatric Practice; Tropical Inf Dis.

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